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IrfanView

IrfanView is a Windows image viewer with tools for editing, converting, and managing images.

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#5 of 31
Score
6.8
IrfanView's website

What IrfanView is

IrfanView is a Windows image viewer with tools for editing, converting, and managing images. It can process files in batches, rotate and crop JPGs without loss, create slideshows, scan, print, and capture the screen. Editing features include painting tools, effects, watermarking, IPTC editing, and multipage TIFF editing. It supports many file formats, with plugins adding options such as AVIF, PDF, SVG, WebP, and camera RAW. Additional plugins provide OCR, FTP transfer, video playback, and Photoshop filters; some require extra software or files. Its Shell Extension adds image actions to Windows Explorer and other file managers. IrfanView is available for Windows XP through 11 in 32-bit and 64-bit versions. Private, non-commercial use is free; commercial use requires a license. The listed single commercial license is $18, paid once, with a perpetual term. The privacy policy says the software does not collect or transmit personal information.

Good

  • Batch conversion and processing are available.
  • JPG rotation and cropping are lossless.
  • Plugins add formats and tools such as OCR.
  • Supports Windows XP through Windows 11.
  • Private, non-commercial use is free.

Watch out

  • Commercial use requires a license.
  • Some plugins require extra software or files.
  • Batch automation is manual.
  • Available only for Windows.

Who it suits

IrfanView suits Windows users who want image viewing alongside batch processing, editing, and format support. Its free use is limited to private, non-commercial purposes; businesses and most state organizations need licenses.

Verdict

IrfanView combines image viewing with a wide set of conversion and editing tools in a Windows application. Check the licensing terms if you plan to use it commercially.

Plans and prices

From IrfanView's own pricing page, checked 20 Sep 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
Freeware for private, non-commercial use—Private, non-commercial use · Educational, charity, and humanitarian use
Commercial license$18 a monthPerpetual license · Valid for 32-bit and 64-bit versions · Single license; commercial users should contact the vendor for prices and discounts
FreewareFreePrivate, non-commercial use · Free for educational, charity and humanitarian organizations
Single commercial license$18, paid onceFor business or commercial use · Valid for 32-bit and 64-bit versions · Discounts for 11+ licenses · Perpetual license

The facts

Each one read from IrfanView's own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

Compatibility limit
The maker lists Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, and 11, with 32-bit and 64-bit versions.checked 3 Oct 2026
Download integrity
The download page publishes SHA-256 checksums for listed IrfanView installer and ZIP files.checked 3 Oct 2026
Editing
The feature list includes painting tools, effects, watermarking, IPTC editing, and multipage TIFF editing.checked 3 Oct 2026
Formats
The maker describes support for many file formats and offers plugins for formats including AVIF, PDF, SVG, WebP, and camera RAW.checked 3 Oct 2026
Image tools
Features include image viewing, batch conversion and processing, lossless JPG rotation and cropping, slideshow creation, scanning, printing, and screen capture.checked 3 Oct 2026
Licensing limit
Companies and most state organizations need user or device licenses, and commercial use requires purchasing a license.checked 3 Oct 2026
Plugins
Plugins add capabilities such as OCR, FTP transfer, video playback, Photoshop filters, and PDF support; some require additional software or files.checked 3 Oct 2026
Privacy
The privacy policy states that IrfanView software does not collect or transmit users’ personal data or information.checked 3 Oct 2026
Product
IrfanView is a fast, compact graphic viewer for Windows designed to be simple for beginners and powerful for professionals.checked 3 Oct 2026
Support
The maker invites users to email bug reports and problems with supported formats, and provides a forum and FAQ.checked 3 Oct 2026

Money

Free plan
Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026

The company

Headquarters
Wiener Neustadt, Austriachecked 28 Sep 2026
Maker
The software is owned by Irfan Skiljan, according to its license agreement.checked 3 Oct 2026

Where it runs

Windows integration
The IrfanView Shell Extension adds a context menu in Windows Explorer or other file managers for operations such as slideshow playback and image conversion.checked 3 Oct 2026

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